Human Services - Certificate (Career)
For curriculum information, contact the Health Sciences Division—Room HS-236—443-518-1560.
Chemical Dependency Track
Application Code 184
The focus is on basic counseling skills for individuals and families, substance abuse prevention, and rehabilitation. This track provides academic coursework to attain certification as a Certified Supervised Counselor - Alcohol and Drug. Additional clinical fieldwork in the addiction field is required. Students may continue their education towards an associate of arts degree by following the General Education Core in the Human Services transfer pattern.
| ENGL-121 | College Composition | 3 credits |
| PSYC-101 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| HEED-101 | Health and the World of Risk | 1 credit |
| HEED-125 | Ethics in Professional Practice | 3 credits |
| HUMS-110 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 credits |
| HUMS-120 | Medical Aspects of Chemical Dependency | 3 credits |
| HUMS-121 | Introduction to Chemical Dependency Treatment | 3 credits |
| HUMS-122 | Individual Counseling Techniques | 3 credits |
| HUMS-123 | Group Counseling Skills (Chemical Dependency) | 3 credits |
| HUMS-124 | Family Counseling | 3 credits |
| HUMS-250 | Community Services Practicum | 3 credits |
For important information about this financial aid-eligible program that leads to gainful employment, please visit www.howardcc.edu/disclosures.
Total Credit Hours: 31
Developmental Disabilities Track
Application Code 185
The field of developmental disabilities includes working with the learning needs, social skills, and physical development for individuals ranging in age from infant to the older adult. Human service workers assist with both direct and indirect client services to facilitate access to resources. Students may continue their education towards an associate of arts degree by following the General Education Core in the Human Services transfer pattern.
| ENGL-121 | College Composition | 3 credits |
| PSYC-101 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| EDUC-111 | Child Growth and Development | 3 credits |
| EDUC-200 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 credits |
| HEED-101 | Health and the World of Risk | 1 credit |
| HEED-125 | Ethics in Professional Practice | 3 credits |
| HUMS-110 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 credits |
| HUMS-122 | Individual Counseling Techniques | 3 credits |
| HUMS-123 | Group Counseling Skills (Chemical Dependency) | 3 credits |
| HUMS-124 | Family Counseling | 3 credits |
| HUMS-250 | Community Services Practicum | 3 credits |
For important information about this financial aid-eligible program that leads to gainful employment, please visit www.howardcc.edu/disclosures.
Total Credit Hours: 31
Mental Health Track
Application Code 183
Skills required for entry-level mental health workers and psychiatric technicians are included in this certificate. Graduates are employed in a variety of in-patient and out-patient settings. Students may continue their education towards an associate of arts degree by following the General Education Core in the Human Services transfer pattern.
| ENGL-121 | College Composition | 3 credits |
| PSYC-101 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| HEED-101 | Health and the World of Risk | 1 credit |
| HEED-125 | Ethics in Professional Practice | 3 credits |
| HEED-155 | Introduction to Conflict Resolution | 3 credits |
| HEED-220 | Crisis Intervention | 3 credits |
| HUMS-110 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 credits |
| HUMS-122 | Individual Counseling Techniques | 3 credits |
| HUMS-123 | Group Counseling Skills (Chemical Dependency) | 3 credits |
| HUMS-124 | Family Counseling | 3 credits |
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| PSYC-203 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| HUMS-250 | Community Services Practicum | 3 credits |
For important information about this financial aid-eligible program that leads to gainful employment, please visit www.howardcc.edu/disclosures.
Total Credit Hours: 31